Kavita Niam Patel
About Kavita Niam Patel
Kavita Niam Patel is an Information Systems Engineering Project Manager/Product Owner, Release Train Engineer, and Scrum Master at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Kavita Niam Patel currently serves as an Information Systems Engineering Project Manager, Product Owner, Release Train Engineer, and Scrum Master at Sandia National Laboratories. Since her tenure began in 2016, she has been based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. In this multifaceted role, Patel oversees the development and deployment of information systems projects, coordinates release train activities, and facilitates Scrum processes. Her responsibilities include project management, team coordination, and ensuring adherence to Agile methodologies.
Previous Experience at Sandia National Laboratories
Before her current role, Kavita Niam Patel held several positions at Sandia National Laboratories. From 2014 to 2016, she worked as a Scrum Master and Requirements Engineer, where she focused on Agile project management and requirements gathering. From 2013 to 2014, Patel was a Software Systems Engineer, contributing to software development and systems optimization projects. These roles provided her with a strong foundation in both technical and managerial aspects of information systems engineering.
Other Professional Experience
Kavita Niam Patel has also accumulated experience outside Sandia National Laboratories. In 2013, she was a Member of a Research Team at The University of New Mexico for six months. Between 2012 and 2013, she served as an Information Systems Extern at the District Court of New Mexico. Additionally, from 2010 to 2012, Patel was an Assistant to a Data Analyst at Central New Mexico Community College. These roles helped to broaden her expertise in research, information systems, and data analysis.
Educational Background
Kavita Niam Patel has a solid academic foundation in management and information systems. She earned her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Management of Technology from the UNM Anderson School of Management between 2014 and 2017. Prior to that, she obtained her Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from the same institution, completing her studies in 2013. Her education has equipped her with the skills necessary for technological innovation and effective project management.
Key Contributions and Initiatives
Kavita Niam Patel has made significant contributions during her career, particularly in the implementation of Agile methodologies and systems optimization. She played a pivotal role in the recommendation and implementation of RSA Archer for cybersecurity and trustworthiness, a key GRC tool. Patel organized three major planning events with over 50 participants, which streamlined the System Development Life Cycle and promoted team empowerment. Additionally, she addressed bottlenecks in the Agile Release Train, leading to a 25%-35% increase in team velocity and a 36% reduction in defects. Furthermore, she established and empowered four Scrum teams, significantly reducing impediments and speeding up resolution times.